Ausangate Trek 2 days; Upis and 7 lakes Included
Activity Level : Moderate
Overview of the Ausangate Trek 2 days
Dare to challenge your limits and discover the beauty of the untouched landscapes of Ausangate. During this 2-day hike, you will immerse yourself in deep valleys, majestic snow-capped peaks, and breathtaking mountain scenery. Along the way, you’ll see stunningly colorful lakes typical of the Peruvian Andes. Get ready to experience the best of the Vilcanota mountain range with us.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Pristine snow-covered peaks along the Ausangate route.
- Hike to the highest mountain in Cusco on this unforgettable adventure.
- Visit colorful lakes and enjoy the purity of nature.
- Relax at the end of the tour with a well-deserved soak in the Pacchanta hot springs.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cusco – Upis – Upis Lake – Upis Camp
We will pick you up early in the morning to start our adventure. The first stop will be the town of Tinki, located about 2 hours south of Cusco. Here, you’ll enjoy a nutritious breakfast before beginning the hike. It takes about 1 more hour to reach Upis community, where you’ll get your first close look at the deep Andes landscapes.
Our hike begins with a 4-hour walk to Upis Lake, following the Upismayo River, which flows from nearby glaciers. We’ll continue to the Upis campsite, our home for the night.
After leaving your belongings at camp, you can take a short hike to Upis Lake to enjoy the stunning views and fresh mountain air. Back at camp, you’ll have hot tea and a comforting dinner before resting under a starry sky.
- Highlights of the day:
- Distance: 11.23 km / 7 mi
- Maximum altitude: 4,547 m / 14,917 ft
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 2: Upis Campsite – 7 Lakes Loop – Pacchanta – Cusco
Early in the morning, your guide will wake you up with a warm cup of tea to start the day. After breakfast, your adventure continues!
We will hike to the viewpoint of the 7 Lakes of Ausangate, known for their bright and unique colors that shine like mirrors among the mountains. You will visit:
- Male and Female Otorongos
- Azulqocha
- Alqacocha
- Pukaqocha
- Qomerqocha
- Orqoqocha
After visiting the lakes, we’ll enjoy lunch surrounded by the mountain landscape before heading to the final part of our journey: the Pacchanta hot springs. On the way down, we’ll pass through a small local village with traditional Andean customs. There, you can relax and soak in the natural hot springs—a perfect reward for your effort.
Finally, our transportation will take you back to Cusco, arriving around 10:00 pm.
What is Included for the Ausangate Trek 2 days?
Included
- Private transportation to start of the trek
- Professional guide, fluent in English
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- 7kgs personal luggage allowance to put on the horses
- Personal duffel bags for your extra luggage to put on the horses
- Spacious tents ; sleeping mats ; dining tent, kitchen tent, toilet tent
- Horses to carry the group’s equipment (food, tents, tables, etc.)
- Emergency horse to ride if you are tired or ill
- Emergency oxygen bottle and first aid kit
Not Included
- Breakfast on the 1st day
- Dinner on the 2nd day
- Sleeping Bag –$10 USD per person per trek (It will be clean and warm)
- Air Mattress –$10 USD per person per trek (Therm-a-rest mattresses)
- Walking Poles –$10 USD per pair per trek (Professional Poles that can be extended)
- Personal tent -$10 USD – (Tent for solo trekkers)
- Tips for the crew, guide, cook and porters of Andenes del Inca Hotel!
Prices
The Ausangate Trek 2 days is available on almost any day that suits your schedule! We only need a minimum of two people in order to book!
US$297 per person
Packing List
WHAT SHOULD YOU TAKE WITH YOU ?
- Original Passport (it has to be the same you have used for booking your trek)
- Comfortable daypack (the smaller, the better)
- Water storage: 2-3 litre reusalbe bottles (please do not bring disposable bottles)
- Comfortable hiking boots with ankle support
- Sleeping bag (can be rented from SAM Travel)
- Headlamp: essential
- Toilet paper
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR DUFFEL BAG
As a Professional Direct Local Tour operator we provide you with a duffel bag at your briefing and INCLUDE an extra pack horse who will carry up to 7 kgs or 15 pounds including your 2.5kg sleeping bag, mattress and extra clothing. By Peruvian law, a duffel bag must not weigh more than 7 kilograms (15lbs). This limit is set to protect the health of the porters or horses. All bags will be weighed before being accepted. If you require more than 7 kilograms, it will then be your responsibility to carry the extra weight with your day pack. In this 7 kilos, please count 2 kilos for your sleeping bag and 1 kilo for your sleeping pad. This leaves you about 4 kilos for your personal gear.
- 2 t-shirts
- 2 hiking pants at least
- 4 sets of undergarments
- 3 sets of hiking socks
- Bathing suit for the thermal waters
- Fleece/ Thermals
- Warm clothes, down jacket — 2nd campsite temp around 3º Celsius.
- Waterproof gloves (even if they are ski gloves, take them)
- Comfortable shoes for camp
- Quickdry towel. We provide small ones, you might prefer something larger.
- Small bottle of soap: we provide warm water each day to wash.
- Battery Charger: No electricity along the trek
- Large plastic bags will be provided at the office to line your duffel
- Sleeping bag: It has to be at least -15ºC – This can be rented from us.
TOILETRIES
- Face moisturizer
- Hand sanitizer
- Wet wipes
- Toothbrush and paste
- Personal medications
- First aid kit: band aids, moleskin, etc.
WHAT TO PUT IN YOUR BACKPACK
We highly recommend a small backpack 30 to 40Litres for hiking in the day. A big backpack will not be allowed into Machu Picchu. The remainder of your belongings will be in your duffel bag at camp.
- Water: Please supply your own water until the first lunch spot, then we will provide you with cold boiled water at every meal time. Please bring your canteens.
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Headlamp: essential
- Wool hat
- Rain gear
- Fleece
- Snacks like chocolate bars, cereal bars or any dry fruits
- Rain plastic poncho
- Gloves
- Camera
- Hand sanitiser
- Toilet paper and small plastic bag for waste
- Extra money for souvenirs, drinks & tips
- Valuable items
Why choose our tour services
Small groups
Join a small group of like-minded travellers that, like you, are eager to safely and confidently experience all the things that make our world worth exploring.
Philosophy & values
We are experts in the field of making dreams come true! With a unique experience in all of Cusco, wherever you want to go, we can take you there
Locally based guides
At Hotel Andenes del Inca, we have experienced tour guides. And they are all locals, which means they know the area you are exploring like the back of their hand.
